Add 10/6 and 24/40, Solve 1 4/6 + 24/40 as a fraction

Add 10/6 and 24/40

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 24/40

10/6 + 24/40 is 34/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
10/6 = 10 × 20/6 × 20 = 200/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 72/120 = 200 + 72/120 = 272/120
272/120 simplified gives 34/15
So, 10/6 + 24/40 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15

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